Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars

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To follow on from our ongoing coverage of the New York Toy Fair 2015, Seibertron.com is proud to present another refined gallery, showcasing the continuation of the Transformers Generations Combiner Wars toy line. As we have reported earlier, in this gallery you'll find a better look at IDW-inspired Leader Thundercracker (original design by Guido Guidi) and Ultra Magnus (yes, another Nick Roche, well done), plus a new combiner team of Protectobots and their gestalt mode - Defensor - and more Legend class figures. Check them out below!

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Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars (1651380)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:28pm CST

This is the only picture that describes how amazing leader class Ultra Magnus is.

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Posted by Rated X on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:31pm CST

Devastator individual bots - look awesome. Still don’t see the point of making them so big. I hope somebody shrinks them down to classics scale. I would gladly pay the same price or even more if they scaled with other combiners.

Mixmaster - Cement mixer mode blows monkey balls. Hasbro did that to mess with G1 purists. There was no reason to design him like that when the other 5 were all done G1 faithful.

Ultra Magnus – Really awesome. Glad there is no annoying white Prime. Love the overall G1 appearance. But his stacks are too tall. I guess I can live with that if he is the same size as City Commander. (Jetfire’s height minus the wings/backpack) I don’t need Ultra Magnus any bigger than that. He is not a combiner, lol.

Protectobots - Awesome. Glad to see Alpha Bravo is finally good for something. Rook is ok. I would be open to someone doing a proper Groove as a limb even if the scale in alt mode is off.

Cyclonus – Meh with a capital “M”. The Silverbolt mold is about as “Cyclonus” as the Motormaster mold is “Optimus”. Too many sacrifices to accommodate a combiner feature that is totally unnecessary for the character.

Viper - Stupid GI Joe crossover. It should have been Tailwind.

Warpath - waste of plastic. I like to call him “not Warpath”. They might as well repaint the leader megatron red and call him MP warpath.

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Posted by Rated X on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:36pm CST

Is that a man or a woman behind Defensor ?

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Posted by Cobotron on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:36pm CST

SW's SilverHammer wrote:This is the only picture that describes how amazing leader class Ultra Magnus is.

I you've never been more right. That picture totally ROCKS! :michaelbay:

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Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:36pm CST

SW's SilverHammer wrote:This is the only picture that describes how amazing leader class Ultra Magnus is.

bahahahahaha love it!

And seriously. I was going to say no to Thundercracker because "I already have one of that mold". But he looks too good to pass.

I'll just sit Jetfire next to Whirl and they can be rejects together.

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Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:42pm CST

Burn wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:This is the only picture that describes how amazing leader class Ultra Magnus is.

bahahahahaha love it!

And seriously. I was going to say no to Thundercracker because "I already have one of that mold". But he looks too good to pass.

I'll just sit Jetfire next to Whirl and they can be rejects together.

Oh yeah.

Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars (1651392)
Posted by MrBlack on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:43pm CST

I'm a huge mark for Thundercracker. I was planning to buy him as soon as he was announced.

Ultra Magnus is far better than I ever expected. And that Minimus Ambus figure is adorable!

I really like the Silverbolt mold, and I was happy to hear that Cyclonus would be a retool of that figure. As much as I would like an IDW version, this looks quite nice.

Viper is too cool with the Decepticobra symbol. I actually like the Warpath figure much more than I expected.

I was only planning on getting First Aid from the Protectobots, but Streetwise, Groove, and Hot Spot all look surprisingly good. I might pick up the bunch at some point.

Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars (1651393)
Posted by Syn_13 on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:43pm CST

Burn wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'll just sit Jetfire next to Whirl and they can be rejects together.

I actually like Jetfire and Whirl. :-(

Rook looks like a Cossack Dancer! :lol:

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Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:44pm CST

Va'al wrote:
Burn wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:This is the only picture that describes how amazing leader class Ultra Magnus is.

bahahahahaha love it!

And seriously. I was going to say no to Thundercracker because "I already have one of that mold". But he looks too good to pass.

I'll just sit Jetfire next to Whirl and they can be rejects together.

Oh yeah.

"Made in Heaven."

Also I wish the Transformers #38 subscription cover was the News of the World cover with Devastator.

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Posted by Rated X on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:46pm CST

Syn_13 wrote:Weirdly enough, Rook reminds me of Universe Onslaught. It'd be funny if they pull a fast one and make Onslaught a retool of Rook and use him as a limb. If that happened then why not go the whole hog and make Blast Off the torso and watch the scale nuts' heads explode!

Please dont give them any ideas. :-$

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Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:47pm CST

Syn_13 wrote:I actually like Jetfire and Whirl.

I have legitimate reasons for disliking Whirl.

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Posted by Syn_13 on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:50pm CST

Burn wrote:
Syn_13 wrote:I actually like Jetfire and Whirl.

I have legitimate reasons for disliking Whirl.

Well, that's just weird. Never had that happen to me before.

One thing I did notice about Leader Magnus in comparison to MP Magnus. No buttflap. I repeat. No buttflap.

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Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:52pm CST

I just noticed, the Viper has a unique headsculpt,and they look like cobra paratroopers and/or vipers proper; I.E Army builders :shock:

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Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:53pm CST

Um has a "Roller" like scout car that transfoms? Nod to Powered Convoy Diaclone origins? :BOWDOWN:

Edit: So this UM is the IDW incarnation with the"always" changing core pilot of the armor. Got it! Still awesomeSAUCE! :BOWDOWN:

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Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:55pm CST

I don't have any real connection to Defensor, as he was only in like, two episodes and never made me care for him, but I'm going to haveto ge First Aid because of MTMTE, even though I'll also be getting Off Road.

Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars (1651404)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 6:58pm CST

"Cyclonus...............the Warrior and his............" I remember those lines like it was yesterday.

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Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:01pm CST

fenrir72 wrote:"Cyclonus...............the Warrior and his............" I remember those lines like it was yesterday.

You watched the movie yesterday didn't you?

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Posted by Rated X on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:20pm CST

Burn wrote:
Syn_13 wrote:I actually like Jetfire and Whirl.

I have legitimate reasons for disliking Whirl.

My Whirl didn't smell. Are you talking "stink" like if you can smell him from the other side of the room ? Or are you sniffing him under your nose ? (I hope not)

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Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:23pm CST

Rated X wrote:
Burn wrote:
Syn_13 wrote:I actually like Jetfire and Whirl.

I have legitimate reasons for disliking Whirl.

My Whirl didn't smell. Are you talking "stink" like if you can smell him from the other side of the room ? Or are you sniffing him under your nose ? (I hope not)

Uh, well all know only huffing NECA and DC figures will get you high [-(

Judging from what i've read, if you tried to huff Burn's Whirl, you'd probably die.

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Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:32pm CST

Va'al just showed me (what I assume is official Hasbro) another pic of Ultra Magnus.

I need to go put on some new pants.
Damn CWUM.

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Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:34pm CST

Burn wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:"Cyclonus...............the Warrior and his............" I remember those lines like it was yesterday.

You watched the movie yesterday didn't you?

Hey! That was duragrip! Those quotes have been burned to my brain since 1986 :lol:

I wonder if his old henkei Targemaster is also compatible.

Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars (1651429)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:37pm CST

Va'al wrote:To follow on from our ongoing coverage of the New York Toy Fair 2015, Seibertron.com is proud to present another refined gallery, showcasing the continuation of the Transformers Generations Combiner Wars toy line. As we have reported earlier, in this gallery you'll find a better look at IDW-inspired Leader Thundercracker (original design by Guido Guidi) and Ultra Magnus (yes, another Nick Roche, well done), plus a new combiner team of Protectobots and their gestalt mode - Defensor - and more Legend class figures. Check them out below!

Hey Kids! It's Minimus Ambus!

Defensor.........................again, I got nothing! :BOWDOWN:

Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars (1651430)
Posted by megatronus on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:38pm CST

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Rated X wrote:
Burn wrote:
Syn_13 wrote:I actually like Jetfire and Whirl.

I have legitimate reasons for disliking Whirl.

My Whirl didn't smell. Are you talking "stink" like if you can smell him from the other side of the room ? Or are you sniffing him under your nose ? (I hope not)

Uh, well all know only huffing NECA and DC figures will get you high Judging from what i've read, if you tried to huff Burn's Whirl, you'd probably die.

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Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:39pm CST

Excellent releases for 2015. Thanks to falling oil prices, now we get to see TFs growing in size again :DANCE:

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Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:43pm CST

megatronus wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Rated X wrote:
Burn wrote:
Syn_13 wrote:I actually like Jetfire and Whirl.

I have legitimate reasons for disliking Whirl.

My Whirl didn't smell. Are you talking "stink" like if you can smell him from the other side of the room ? Or are you sniffing him under your nose ? (I hope not)

Uh, well all know only huffing NECA and DC figures will get you high Judging from what i've read, if you tried to huff Burn's Whirl, you'd probably die.

Neca toys ..........stink(?)

Well I did notice that several of my anime figures have a nauseating odor when opened from the box. Not good enough like the fumes from a certain adhesive compound that mucks up your brain. Use medical products at therapeutic levels only boys and gals!

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Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:48pm CST

fenrir72 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Rated X wrote:
Burn wrote:
Syn_13 wrote:I actually like Jetfire and Whirl.

I have legitimate reasons for disliking Whirl.

My Whirl didn't smell. Are you talking "stink" like if you can smell him from the other side of the room ? Or are you sniffing him under your nose ? (I hope not)

Uh, well all know only huffing NECA and DC figures will get you high Judging from what i've read, if you tried to huff Burn's Whirl, you'd probably die.

Neca toys ..........stink(?)

Well I did notice that several of my anime figures have a nauseating odor when opened from the box. Not good enough like the fumes from a certain adhesive compound that mucks up your brain. Use medical products at therapeutic levels only boys and gals!

Yes, yes they do, allot.

Hey in my state, something that's highly illegal in many others is going to legal in July >:oP

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Posted by kirbenvost on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:50pm CST

SW's SilverHammer wrote:This is the only picture that describes how amazing leader class Ultra Magnus is.

So much yes. I was not expecting Minimus Ambus. I was thinking it would be awesome but unlikely. Looks like Hasbro agrees about how awesome he is.

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Posted by kriksix on February 14th, 2015 @ 7:52pm CST

kriksix wrote:wow, what a surprise. lots of surprises. nice Valentine's Gift..

and Cyclonus .. and Scourge..? ..unite to become.. Galvatron..??

that's nuts. good nuts.

ohh in the delirium of excitement, i totally misread the article - i imagined Cyclonus was upper torso to a two bot gestalt ... which would have been nuts. Cyclonus as central to a 5 bot gestalt seems ... weird. but i look forward to seeing it and I like the toy itself, not sure why it's being disliked, didn't get it was a silverbolt remould at first..

i'm liking Devastator/Constructicons more and more.. there's so much so very good about it.. *but* it's not quite 100% perfect.

Masterpiece Devastator 2017..?

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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on February 14th, 2015 @ 8:08pm CST

That is the best Ultra Magnus toy ever! Looks like RID Ultra Magnus is biting the dust. :DANCE:

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Posted by kirbenvost on February 14th, 2015 @ 8:10pm CST

I might as well be puking rainbows, how excited I am about Ultra Magnus. OH MY GOD, THE HAMMER. AMAZING.

Thrilling 30, lol... Combiner Wars is blowing everything else out of the water.

I really didn't want to like Cyclonus because the Universe one is perfectly fine, but this one does look pretty darn cool.

I even really like Hot Spot. I can't get him because I really don't need to be trying to track down a G1 version as well, but dang. These are cool.

Re: Toy Fair US 2015 Coverage - New Gallery: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars (1651458)
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2015 @ 8:48pm CST

While Seibertron.com has provided a bunch of photos of the newly announced Combiner Wars figures, showcased at the US Toy Fair, we now also have a video for you. The first video shows what was found on the showcase floor, which includes Defensor, Ultra Magnus and the new Legends figures. The second shows the assembly of Leader Magnus' Hammer.

UPDATE: We have also shared Seibertron's video showing how Minimus Ambus and Ultra Magnus interact with each other, mirrored below.

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Posted by CrankyOldTruck on February 14th, 2015 @ 8:57pm CST

Well damn. As much as this line is irritating the heck out of me I may actually have to pick up a few of these. Viper is an instant buy-on-sight figure just because of my love of GI Joe and the Warthog. Prowl looks cool enough that I may actually have to pick him up just to replace my current Generations Prowl but I can do without the rest of the Protecobots. Yes, i know that isn't "Prowl" in the pictures but come-on. You all KNOW that yes, that is indeed what they are going to give us as Prowl. I'm a bit irked that he doesn't look anything like the IDW prowl but it looks better than them repainting Rook and passing him off which is their only other option since they are too lazy to give him a new mold.
As for Magnus, I was excited when I heard the news but the thing suffers from the same SHS (Shrunken Head Syndrome) as Devastator and the cab looks like a bulldog or pug that chased after a parked car at full tilt speed and caught it. The minimus (yes, I left it lower-case on purpose) figure, at first glance, looked like one of the Prowl mini-cons but after closer inspection is far more underwheleming than that so I don't have to worry about missing out on adding that one to my collection of Mini-Cons.
All told, I'm not nearly as impressed or excited as I should be about this line. I thought Hasbro was going to step up their game for this line and actually coordinate with IDW and make this whole "Combiner Wars" thing an actual Event. I'm just not seeing it, not the coordination with designs nor do I see the IDW story taking the absurd twists it would have to go through to keep the designs in line with what they already have established. This is FAIL central and it has only just started with absolutely no logical way to straighten the mess out.
Do it right or not at all Hasbro. We're getting sick of the mediocre results for the last 10+ years.

And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

You want to do a truly "out there" combiner that has nothing to do with anything but will still make folks snatch it up like dime store candy? Give us a Megatron combiner with limbs resembling his past iterations. War Within and Armada style tanks for legs. A G2, Voyager size Tank for the body, Cybertron and Beast Wars styled arms and Beast Machines Megabolt for the Head. THAT is what you should have done instead of that insanely shiny Leader class creation you gave us.

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Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:05pm CST

I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!

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Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CST

CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

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Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:13pm CST

ScottyP wrote:
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp. #-o

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Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:16pm CST

I am excited with what I see and at this time I want to thank the Seibertron staff for all the hard work in getting these photos and news items. Much appreciated. This site is a high light at the end of my day during the work week.

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Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:17pm CST

Va'al wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.

Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.

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Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CST

Drift082111 wrote:I am excited with what I see and at this time I want to thank the Seibertron staff for all the hard work in getting these photos and news items. Much appreciated. This site is a high light at the end of my day during the work week.

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Posted by fenrir72 on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CST

Va'al wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.

Pardon my wha? moment. Cyclonus is a combiner too? So not just a retool of Silverbolt without the combiner element but an actual combiner? #-o

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Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CST

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Va'al wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.

Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.

Verily.

I mean, Megatronus would be more in keeping with the current theories of the Thirteen, and the Enigma, and Galvatron sort of taking over stuff and Optimus going Ultra Prime to stop him.

But why Cyclonus?

Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.

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Posted by durroth on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:20pm CST

Does defensor look like his legs have another transformation step they missed when they displayed it, His legs look disproportionately short

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Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST

fenrir72 wrote:
Va'al wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.

Pardon my wha? moment. Cyclonus is a combiner too? So not just a retool of Silverbolt without the combiner element but an actual combiner?

Yup.

Voyager Cyclonus (looks fantastic) going to combine to make Galvatronus

From: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ore/32218/

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Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST

Va'al wrote:Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.

I think it's a mix of "directly related to story" and "cool repaints we can do to throw out some additional IDW characters just because".

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Posted by padfoo on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:23pm CST

Nemesis Maximo wrote:I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!

Not even close!

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Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:26pm CST

Va'al wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Va'al wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.

Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.

Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.

All I can say is if we're wrong; then

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Posted by prjkt on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CST

padfoo wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:I dare say this Magnus looks btter than the Masterpiece!

Not even close!

MP Magnus is G1 Magnus
CW Magnus is IDW/Modern Magnus

I actually prefer the appearance of this guy, so I guess I'll have to start saving up.

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Posted by Va'al on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:35pm CST

ScottyP wrote:
Va'al wrote:Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.

I think it's a mix of "directly related to story" and "cool repaints we can do to throw out some additional IDW characters just because".

Yeah, that was the second part of my line of thinking too.

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Posted by Starsaber468 on February 14th, 2015 @ 9:58pm CST

I knew how the hammer was formed before this video it was obvious

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Posted by ScottyP on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:06pm CST

Starsaber468 wrote:I knew how the hammer was formed before this video it was obvious

Just had some good timing on the floor to grab that demonstration and figured we'd share it, even if it isn't the most mind-blowing thing. Haven't seen much material about it elsewhere either, but yeah, just wanted to post it for the heck of it

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Posted by megatronus on February 14th, 2015 @ 10:13pm CST

CrankyOldTruck wrote:Do it right or not at all Hasbro. We're getting sick of the mediocre results for the last 10+ years.

Speak for yourself.

It's one thing to have incredibly negative/critical opinions, which is your right, but it's another thing entirely to pretend that somehow, those opinions are representative of everyone here.

Va'al wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:
Va'al wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
CrankyOldTruck wrote:And "Megatronus"? Really??? With Cyclonus as the body? Can somebody say "Random Drug Testing"?

If I had a dollar for every name I heard for the combiner made with Cyclonus today, I'd have a lot of dollars. Not entirely sure they officially said what it was, though I may have just missed it. Info overload in my brain right now!

Galvatronus is what we reported at some point. I think. Halp.

Honestly, so far from everything at toy fair, this is the only thing that scares me, because what does this mean for the comics.

Verily.

I mean, Megatronus would be more in keeping with the current theories of the Thirteen, and the Enigma, and Galvatron sort of taking over stuff and Optimus going Ultra Prime to stop him.

But why Cyclonus?

Unless, of course, these toys have nothing to do with the storyline by now.

It doesn't not make sense... I dunno. I don't need Cyclonus to be a combiner, but if he were, well, something either Unicron or Megatonus related would be totally baller.